Whether you’re an entrepreneur navigating chaos, or someone seeking clarity in life and work, this conversation is packed with life lessons about resilience, questioning the status quo, and the importance of looking inward to find your true calling.Glenn Harper and Julie Smith are joined by the remarkable Udo Erasmus, the visionary founder of Udo’s Choice and a pioneer in holistic health and nutrition. Born amidst the chaos of World War II, Udo’s extraordinary life journey—from a war baby and refugee in Europe to a global advocate for healthy fats and mindful living—will both inspire and challenge your perspective on health, fulfillment, and the entrepreneurial spirit.In this episode, you’ll discover how Udo Erasmus transformed personal adversity and a relentless curiosity into groundbreaking innovations in nutrition, leading him to question everything from big government to food industry practices. Udo shares the powerful story behind developing oils “made with health in mind,” discusses the essential connection between inner stillness and outer achievement, and offers deeply practical wisdom on finding peace, purpose, and inspiration—even in a noisy, distracted world.The Importance of Inner Work for EntrepreneursAdvice for entrepreneurs: do the "homework" of self-connection and inner peacePeace, inspiration, and purpose as preconditions for sustainable outward achievementReflection on journaling insights and creative breakthroughs from stillnessThis episode is brought to you by PureTax, LLC. Tax preparation services without the pressure. When all you need is to get your tax return done, take the stress out of tax season by working with a firm that has simplified the process and the pricing. Find out more about how we started.Here are our top 3 takeaways from this remarkable conversation:True Transformation Starts Within: Udo emphasized how peace, purpose, and fulfillment don’t come from external achievements, but from reconnecting with the “magnificence of your own being.” Take time for self-reflection—the answers you need are already inside you.Question Everything—Especially the Status Quo: Udo’s relentless pursuit of truth led him to challenge the way food (and especially oils) are processed. “Question everything,” his father taught him, a lesson that’s just as relevant for entrepreneurs as it is for scientists.Business as a Mission, Not Just a Transaction: For Udo, entrepreneurship was never about money. It was about helping people live healthier, more empowered lives. When you root your business in helping others, success follows in unexpected ways.Running a business doesn’t have to run your life.Without a business partner who holds you accountable, it’s easy to be so busy ‘doing’ business that you don’t have the right strategy to grow your business.Stop letting your business run you. At Harper & Co CPA Plus, we know that you want to be empowered to build the lifestyle you envision. In order to do that you need a clear path to follow for successOur clients enjoy a proactive partnership with us. Schedule a consultation with us today.Download our free guide - Entrepreneurial Success Formula: How to...